Volume 2 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Ball of the Villainess and Supporting Characters Part I
Dressing in a copper dress that irl knelt before the king seated on the throne In order to obtain the status, the honour and the duty that did not match her small body, she knelt on the cold marble floor, alone
“I aa Emelda Rujil I have come to report that the rite of succession has been completed without any complications”
The floords were said in the high pitch peculiar to children, but no child-like feeling could be felt from them
The dark copper eyes did not waver even before the king that they swore fealty to
The girl that was like a well-made doll, simply knelt there silently
“I have often heard that you were a rare talent, but I didn’t think you would co that e”
“In place of the previous head, I would like to express my thanks for that I have simply devoted myself to improvement from a desire to serve the country and your majesty”
Not even a shred of affection existed in the eyes of the king that stared at the girl as if evaluating her
Also nothing could be felt froirl that declared her respect and affection to the king
“Then offer your life to the country and devote yourself to burning away the schemes of other countries”
“As you wish”
Their gazes never co formalities
In there, not a shred of feelings as blood relatives could be felt
They just said the words that uides the country and one who protects the country
“I have expectations of you Daughter of fire”
The sound of the staff hitting the ground echoed loudly and announced the end of the audience
“Well well, with this our country is safe”
“Even though she looks so adorable, she is overfloith talent”
“As expected of a bloodline connected to the king She really is skilled”
Well then How many times have I heard these set of phrases today?
Even if it is the h the day is tiring
It feels like I will havesurrounded coht of a child is also inti and makes me want to cry
In the , fro people, and then once the sun sets there is a ball!
This sudden debut into high society which is filled with schemes for someone who has shut herself in her home for years, seriously, I’m already at my limit
Since I’m the villainess, at some point, my social relationshi+ps will probably beco
With that thought, I araces in order to create a positive impression but……
Since even a single slip up cannot be per
“Everyone Since I auide me well”
Get the greetings over with already! I forcedcheeks to smile
As if she had been waiting for the right tih a gap in the people and came to my side
Ah, I’ll make it clear that she is dressed like this because I asked her to escort me today and not because it is her hobby
Originally, if a lady comes to a formal occasion, an escort by a relative of the opposite sex or a close male is necessary, but Father is currently not in the main house
Of course I could have just brought along a man from the clan to fulfill the role, but that person would then be seen as my fiancee
Since I still don’t want to think of those troublesos, at least for today, I asked Keika to dress as a young man, and that leads to the current situation
Since females also stand on the battlefield in this country, the fact thatI am very thankful for
“Sorry for interrupting your conversation Origa-sama, it is about time to prepare for the ball”
It is probably not ination that there was some sympathy mixed in Keika’s eyes when shethat I take a break
At this stage, I have notwell?
Like this they probably won’t find fault and criticize me, neither will I needlessly make an enemy of someone Yet
While involuntarily uts pose in s up with a smile
“Thank you Everyone, since evening has come, I shall return to prepare myself”
It seehtly surprised thatand just looked at me arm eyes
In fact, they even coughed to chide their own husbands ere looking at the girl dressed infrom top to bottom with lustful eyes
……What is this
I had thought that high society was soe with sarcastic re
After all, even withunconventional
Unexpectedly, I ht not need to brace ht novel, maybe
“Ooh, it’s already tia-saratulatory gift later on? Eeh, you are?”
“My apologies for a-sama’s aide”
I am fortunate that Keika is skilled
Although part of it was because I wanted to resolve onii-saement, so I have not had the leisure to choose a trusted member of the opposite sex, in this situation, she was the one that I chose in a hurry
Because of that, I honestly was not expecting much from her in terms of ability
It was a gamble when I drew her away from father, but she had beco as onii-sama was not involved
She believes in ability as a ood looks, she is also able to do paper work and e, she has been properly educated on the basics of societal relationshi+ps
The necessary social skills andshut-in training lifestyle, were covered by her
“You are the new point of contact with the Rujil’s? It seeards to you”
“……Keika This is the count that governs Suja”
“An honour to meet you Your excellency I have heard rumours that a new company was set up in Suja just recently”
I felt that thorns were mixed in with his words, but Keika seenored it
But upon hearing Keika’s words as she tried to continue the conversation with a sed count revealed a somewhat unpleasant smile
“Oh my About that, there was an inquiry from the previous head, so I have already sent a reply a few days ago……I was close with the aides of the previous head, but have you not heard of that?”
――――Oh, it finally came
A noble that tries to for their connection with father
This is the scheh society